Landscape Maintenance Inspector (59105)

JURUPA AREA RECREATION & PARKS DISTRICT • Jurupa Valley, CA

2d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The landscape Inspector plays a vital role in ensuring the beauty and functionality of our parks and facilities and is responsible for inspecting park landscapes, overseeing contracted maintenance work, and guaranteeing adherence to safety and quality standards. This includes monitoring irrigation systems, supervising tree care, and addressing maintenance concerns. The role also provides crucial support to the parks Maintenance Manager by supervising, helping to guide, mentoring, and providing clear direction to the District’s maintenance team, along with handling urgent park and facilities development issues when the manager is unavailable, including answering inquiries, resolving problems, and following up to ensure timely completions.

Requirements

• Live Scan Fingerprint background check for criminal history verification.
• Pre-employment functional capacity test to assess your ability to perform essential duties.
• Pre-employment drug screen for the presence of controlled substances.
• Knowledge of: Perform routine inspections to identify leaks and damage and ensure proper irrigation system functions, maintenance, repair, and renovation.
• Strong understanding of landscape maintenance practices.
• Install new irrigation systems following established protocols.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose common irrigation system malfunctions.
• Work with minimal supervision due to a thorough understanding of operational procedures and policies.
• Handle most situations independently, seeking occasional guidance from new or uncommon scenarios.
• Complete tasks without close oversight, with work reviewed for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Excellent communication and interpretation skills.
• Able to handle a variety of tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years experience using and operating tools and equipment used in grounds and building maintenance.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory/lead role in a commercial/institutional landscape management or design management environment.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Communication skills are essential for this role.
• Effectively read, interpret, and apply information from various documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Clearly and concisely write routine reports, professional correspondence, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Confidently and effectively deliver information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Basic math skills and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry.
• Can identify and solve problems with clear steps and predictable outcomes using commonsense.
• Driver’s License & Insurance: A valid California Driver’s License or California Identification Card
• First Aide/CPR Certification Current First Aid/CPR certification for infants, Children, and Adults is required. If you don’t currently hold this certification, you must obtain it within 60 days of the hire date.
• Use your hands: This includes handling, feeling, and manipulating objects, along with reaching with your hands and arms.
• Maintain various positions: You will be expected to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull & push objects, stoop, kneel, crouch down, or crawl.
• Lift and carry objects: Occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs. is required, with regular lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Vision/Hearing: This includes close-up vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. The individual must be able to identify signs of distress in a variety of environments, using a combination of visual and auditory cues or alternative methods for awareness.
• Maintain balance: Climbing or balancing may be required for some tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of basic renovation and repair skills (welding, carpentry, plumbing, Electrical) is preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides certification (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Inspect Park landscapes and facilities: This includes evaluating their condition, quality, and adherence to district standards. Specific areas of focus include: Irrigation systems (monitoring schedules, functionality, and performing routine maintenance). Turf care (grass health and fertilization) Trimming and detail work (ensuring proper pruning and aesthetics) Debris removal and overall cleanliness Pest, disease, and weed control.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose irrigation system malfunctions.
• Infrastructure health (identifying potential issues before plant damage)
• Oversee contracted landscape maintenance: Meet with contractors to discuss work progress and expectations. Issue instructions through work orders and correction lists. Review completed work for quality and completeness, adhering to District standards and service agreement terms. (May act as a liaison between the District and the contractor.) Review and approve proposals and process invoices for payment.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on park facilities, buildings, and structures, including basic welding, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. Repair and maintain playground equipment, sports equipment, benches, picnic tables, and other park amenities. Address minor plumbing issues (e.g., leaky faucets) and electrical problems (e.g., replacing light bulbs). Conduct safety inspections of park facilities and identify potential hazards.
• Maintain comprehensive records: Document landscape projects with punch lists, reports, photographs, and communication records. Track and address complaints and payment requests related to landscape maintenance.
• Equipment Operation: Operates vehicles(trucks) for transporting materials and equipment. Uses various tools and equipment for irrigation tasks, such as: Trenches, Pipe cutters, Sprinkler head tools, Meters, and testing equipment
• Inventory Management: Assists with monitoring inventory levels of irrigation supplies. Orders supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock. Maintains accurate purchase records within the authorized budget.
• Customer Services: Address public inquiries and requests regarding park development, potentially involving communication with contractors, vendors, or other agencies. Identifies and resolves irrigation-related issues. Consult with supervisors on matters involving complex or politically sensitive issues or where action or resolutions are not appropriate.
• Safety and Recordkeeping: Follows established safety protocols for outdoor work. Utilizes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPR) for assigned Tasks. Will participate in safety training programs. Maintains and documents repairs, parts used, and labor hours for maintenance work & accurately completes records of irrigation system maintenance activities utilizing computerized maintenance management systems.
• Special Events: Assists with setting up or taking down irrigation systems for District special events. May adjust irrigation schedules to accommodate the needs of special events.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – monthly premium paid 100% by the district for the employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• Dental Insurance – monthly premium paid 100% by the district for the employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• Vision Insurance – monthly premium paid 100% by the district for the employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• Life Insurance for $25,000 - monthly premium paid 100% by the district for the employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• California Public Retirement System (CalPERS) – membership determined by CalPERS criteria.
• Sick Leave – accrues each pay period, based on 80 hours worked per bi-weekly pay period, for 12 days per year.
• Vacation Leave – accrues each pay period, based on 80 hours worked per bi-weekly pay period as follows: 0 – 4 years 10 days 5 - 9 years 15 days 10+ years 20 days
• Optional 9/80 work schedule after completion of probationary period.
• Telephone stipend of $40 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED